Inflammation is considered central in the pathology of health effects from airborne particulate
matter (PM). Preexisting inflammatory disorders, such as asthma, but also pulmonary …

Context: Mice are commonly used in studies investigating the effects of diesel exhaust
exposure on respiratory health. A plethora of studies in this field has resulted in a range of …

Background Epidemiologic studies associate childhood exposure to traffic-related air
pollution with increased respiratory infections and asthmatic and allergic symptoms. The …

Abstract Background Diesel exhaust particles (DEPs) are deposited into the respiratory tract
and are thought to be a risk factor for the development of diseases of the respiratory system …

Ambient particulate matter (PM) concentrations have been associated with mortality and
morbidity. Diesel exhaust particles (DEP) are present in ambient urban air PM. Coexisting …

Nanosized fraction of particulate air pollution has been reported to translocate from the
airways into the bloodstream and act on different organs. However, the direct effect of these …

BACKGROUND: Diesel emission particulates (DEP) exert effects on the immune system and
act as an adjuvant which enhances allergic inflammation. Animal and human models have …

Epidemiologic studies have linked diesel exhaust (DE) to cardiovascular and respiratory
morbidity and mortality, as well as lung cancer. DE composition is known to vary with many …

In this study, we tested the hypothesis that exposure to diesel exhaust particles (DEP) may
increase susceptibility of the host to pulmonary infection. Male Sprague-Dawley rats …

Diesel exhaust particles (DEP) induce pulmonary diseases including asthma and chronic
bronchitis. Comprehensive evaluation is required to know the effects of pollutants including …